| RefNo | AP/15/5 |
| Level | File |
| Title | Unpublished paper, 'An account of a new mode of propelling vessels' by Wm [William] Hale |
| Date | [1831] |
| Description | Hale describes his method of propelling vessels at sea, designed for use in calm or unfavourable wind conditions. His invention involves discharging water from the stern of the vessel using a propellor. Includes one separate page of illustrations.
Subject: Engineering
Written by Hale at Lexden Road, Colchester [Essex, England]. Communicated by Richd [Richard] Penn. Received by the Royal Society on 24 February 1831. |
| Extent | 8p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| RelatedRecord | AP/15/5/1 |
| AP/15/5/2 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA7478 | Penn; Richard (1784 - 1863) | 1784 - 1863 |